Tick 2

Earlier, I posted a link to a great story about some people who study ticks and are monitoring their rise and spread (see "Tick ... Tick .... Tick ... ," May 2013). As we are now in the middle of tick season, which is generally May through June, here are some practical steps you can take to avoid them and the latest information on how to remove them: http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/matchless-strategy-for-tick-removal-6-steps-to-avoid-tick-bites-201306076360